The government has warned that a serious cyber-attack on UK critical infrastructure has a 5–25% chance of happening over the coming two years. The findings come from the new National Risk Register 2023 report, which is based on the government’s internal, classified National Security Risk Assessment, and considers malicious...
A cyber security policy provides guidance to an organization’s employees on how to act to protect the company’s sensitive information. Companies commonly have several security policies that cover various topics, including IT security, email security, and the use of personal devices for work under a...
In this - the third blog in the series - we will take a close look at the questions asked in the Cyber Essentials Certification regarding Access Controls, and also explain what you need to do to be sure that you are reacting to /...
As we covered in the last blog in the series, the Cyber Essentials Certification can protect your organisation against 80% of common cyber attacks. We have already covered some of the ways to manage your Firewalls to guarantee you pass. In this - the second...
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are a set of basic – but fundamental – security requirements which, if implemented correctly, can protect your organisation against 80% of common cyber attacks. Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme aimed at small to medium businesses. We covered the...
Don’t expect any Golden Rings, French Hens or Leaping Lords, and instead of your true love sending you gifts, it will be us giving you a Christmas gift of advice to help keep you secure and your Xmas merry indeed. This year our festive gift...
On Wednesday 20th November we will be attending the South Yorkshire Business Expo. Aside from exhibiting, we have been invited to deliver a seminar on Cyber Security. Our Head of Sales and Marketing, Simon Dobson, will be talking about Cyber Security and offering some business nuggets....
Aside from October being the month of autumnal change, clocks going back and small witches knocking on doors to get a fuel filled sugar rush! It was also something else. National Cyber Security Month. Whilst its not quite as exciting as dressing as a zombie to...
The Cyber Security Industry - What are they trying to achieve? Everyone in the cyber security industry (including us) are focused on the same goal. That goal is simple, to keep businesses secure from the huge variety of threats that exist in the cyber wilderness. This...
Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, criminals are already exploiting people who have experienced a significant impact to their holidays. These criminals will attempt to scam anyone into revealing personal and financial information under the guise of assisting with refunds. This can include: • Pretending to be...
